Marcie Gastrell
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Dynamic Beauty Specialist experienced in makeup artistry and skincare consultations within luxury retail. Expertise in creating personalised looks and fostering client relationships to drive sales. Committed to utilising top beauty brands to enhance customer experiences. Recently relocated to Plymouth, ready to contribute creativity and a strong work ethic to a premium beauty retail environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Specialist
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc
Portsmouth
06.2024 - 06.2026
- Delivered personalised makeup applications and skincare advice, creating tailored looks and routines that enhanced each client’s confidence and individual style.
- Demonstrated expert makeup techniques and tutorials, inspiring clients to recreate signature and trend-led looks with confidence.
- Consistently met and exceeded sales targets through tailored product recommendations, strong product knowledge, and building lasting customer loyalty.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, creating a welcoming, empowering, and memorable in-store experience.
- Maintained high store standards, ensuring excellent hygiene, stock organisation, and visually appealing product displays.
- Collaborated effectively within a fast-paced team, contributing to a positive, high-energy, and results-driven environment.
Freelance Makeup Artist
Self employed
01.2021 - Current
- Created personalised makeup looks ranging from natural to glam based on individual preferences.
- Experienced in using a range of premium beauty brands including Charlotte Tilbury, MAC, and Estée Lauder to create tailored makeup looks and client recommendations.
- Developed practical makeup skills through hands on application and client feedback.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Law
City Of Portsmouth College
Portsmouth 01-2025
GCSES
Springfield Secondary School
Portsmouth Skills
- Makeup artistry
- Makeup demonstrations
- Skincare consultation and tailored product recommendations
- Luxury brand knowledge
- Sales performance
- Customer service
- Strong communication and teamwork in fast-paced retail environments
- Key Holder
Accomplishments
- Supported sales activity within Estée Lauder head office, delivering expert product knowledge and confident customer engagement to drive performance.
- Trusted as a key holder, responsible for opening and closing procedures and supporting store security and operations
- Sold La Mer skincare, achieving approximately £7,000 in sales in one day through expert product recommendations.
- Recognised as Employee of the Month for consistently high performance, strong sales results, and excellent customer service
Timeline
Beauty Specialist
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc
06.2024 - 06.2026
Freelance Makeup Artist
Self employed
01.2021 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - Law
City Of Portsmouth College
GCSES
Springfield Secondary School